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Prevention of Head lice

There is no prevention for head lice infestation other than normal hair care and checking hair and scalp periodically.

Tying back the hair of children with long hair, helps reduce the likelihood of contact between their hair and that of an infected child.

Do not use medicated lotions or rinses ‘just in case’, for example in close friends or family members.  They should only be used if live lice are found. Regular combing of hair using the bug-busting method (see Treatment section) can help with early detection as well as treatment.

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